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OO05 EVN

2006 Caterham Seven (S3)

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

9,055 mi
Last recorded9,055 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2025
Typical for 2006 Caterham Seven (S3)13,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOO05 EVN
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven (S3)
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2025 9,055 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2024 7,900 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 4,114 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 4,099 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2021 4,069 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 3,993 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 3,928 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 3,795 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2017 3,795 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 3,463 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 3,382 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 3,119 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 3,099 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 2,668 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 2,668 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Mar 2011 2,284 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 2,284 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Dec 2009 1,941 miles

How Reliable is the Caterham Seven (S3)?

Based on 32,485 MOT tests across 2,453 vehicles.

86.1%
Pass Rate
613
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
2,453
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 476
Steering rack gaiter split 309
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 206
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 188
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 185
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OO05 EVN is a 2006 Caterham Seven (S3) in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2006 Caterham Seven (S3) models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.5% with a typical mileage of 13,584 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Caterham Seven (S3) fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 476 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OO05 EVN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Caterham Seven (S3) typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 20 years old, this Caterham Seven (S3) is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was OO05 EVN registered?

OO05 EVN is a 2006 Caterham Seven (S3), first registered on 1 December 2006.

Is OO05 EVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for OO05 EVN shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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